Funerals 101
Top 10 Funeral Terms to Add to Your Preplanning Vocabulary
Preplanning can alleviate a significant amount of stress for both you and your loved ones. To simplify your preplanning experience, here are ten terms to add to your vocabulary.
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What to Ask an Estate Attorney After a Death in the Family
Executor after a death? Ask your estate attorney these 10 key questions to navigate probate and settle the estate with confidence.
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Did You Know? Fascinating Death Rituals from Around the World
Explore diverse global death rituals — from sky burials to jazz funerals — and reflect on how you'd like to be remembered.
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What to Say When Someone Says ‘Sorry for Your Loss'
What do you say when someone offers condolences? Find sincere and straightforward responses for in-person conversations, text messages, and social media.
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What Is an Elegy? Definition, Examples & How It Differs from a Eulogy
Learn the meaning of an elegy, the difference between an elegy and a eulogy, famous examples, and how to write an elegy for a funeral or memorial.
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7 Important Things to Know About Haitian Funerals
Discover 7 important Haitian funeral customs, from Catholic-Voodoo blended rites to funeral processions, spirit rituals, and dress code etiquette.
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Honoring Life and Ancestors: Asian Funeral Traditions
Discover Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, and Japanese funeral customs rooted in respect, remembrance, and spiritual beliefs.
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Hide and Seek: Finding Documents and Assets After Death
Discover how to find key documents and hidden assets after a loved one dies, from locating the will and safety deposit box to uncovering financial accounts and family secrets.
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Grief Etiquette 101: What to Do at Deathbeds, Funerals, and Beyond
From deathbed visits to funeral services and estranged relationships, here’s a warm, practical etiquette guide for supporting others through grief and loss.
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